About South Bay Water Recycling
South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) is the regional permit holder for recycled water in San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas, ensuring compliance with State regulations for recycled water quality and use.

SBWR is a recycled water wholesaler to four retailers: San Jose Water Company, San José Municipal Water, City of Santa Clara, and City of Milpitas. Customers buy recycled water from the retailer in their location.

SBWR’s recycled water system consists of over 130 miles of pipeline, five pump stations, and 10 million gallons of storage in reservoirs. The purple pipes you see around the South Bay? That’s recycled water from SBWR.

Every year, SBWR delivers more than six billion gallons of recycled water to more than 850 commercial customers, an average of 11 million gallons a day!

Why is recycled water produced?
Recycled water production is a requirement of the RWF discharge permit. It also helps preserve our region's precious drinking water supply.

The City of San Joséis committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.